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IAN WILLIAMS LIMITED - Apprentice Painter and Decorator - Manchester

Salary: £16,224 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 39
Closing Date: Fri 29 May 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
IAN WILLIAMS LIMITED - Apprentice Painter and Decorator - Manchester

Summary

As an apprentice at Ian Williams, you’ll learn on the job, gaining hands‑on experience while studying at college. You’ll be supported by experienced tradespeople, including your own dedicated mentor, and work towards mastering your chosen trade.

Annual wage: £16,224 a year
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Training course: Painter and decorator (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Thursday – 8 hours per day, Friday – 7 hours per day. (Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30, Friday, 08:00 - 15:30.
39.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 17 August 2026

Duration: 2 Years

Positions available: 2

Work

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

Your work will vary from contract to contract, but here’s an idea of what you’ll be up to:

  • Working on projects such as social housing, schools and universities 
  • Covering areas including (but not limited to): Across Greater Manchester with some work in Yorkshire 
  • Locations may vary depending on contracts, and you may occasionally travel further afield. We will help with transport where possible
  • Depending on your home address, we will usually arrange a convenient collection point for you and a member of our team. This will be discussed during your interview
  • Preparing surfaces (filling, sanding, caulking)
  • Mastering the art of paint application (rolling, cutting in, brush skills)
  • Sprucing up gloss work (doors and window frames, skirtings)
    Getting outdoors with external works (railings, sheds, fences and walls)
  • Exploring different sites, working both inside and outside in all weather, whether it’s getting hot in the homes, or wrapping up in the winter on a commercial site

You’ll also:

  • Attend college to understand the “how and why” of your trade (usually 1 day a week)
  • Build an awesome portfolio of evidence for your End Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Be a valued team member and contribute to our overall success

Where you'll work

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BOLTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Painter and decorator (level 2)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 1/G)
  • Maths (grade 1/G)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Creative

Other requirements

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About this company

We are an exciting venture, with the security and stability of being a subsidiary company of Teign Housing, with a strong connection with Ian Williams, where we benefit from their expertise of being one of the UKs leading property services companies.

We deliver a comprehensive responsive repairs service (including gas servicing and repairs) as well as offering a host of additional property services such as planned maintenance works, voids, cyclical painting solutions and appliance testing and repairs. 

We are passionate about people and firmly believe that our success will only be maintained if we continue to offer you a great place to work, support you with the right benefits and provide you with the opportunity to develop your career and fulfil your potential.

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Company benefits

  • Permanent contract guaranteeing you a job once you are qualified
  • 23 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
  • Personal Protective Equipment and Uniform
  • We provide you with Toolkit to get you started

After this apprenticeship

  • A permanent contract guaranteeing you a job once you are qualified
  • Options to explore Supervisory/Foreperson roles for those interested in progression

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IAN WILLIAMS LIMITED
[email protected]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028602.

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Closes on Friday 29 May 2026

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